Real and Sham Transcranial direct-current stimulation (tDCS) plus core stability on the knee kinematic and performance of the lower limb of the soccer players with dynamic knee valgus; two armed randomized clinical trial

Real and Sham Transcranial direct-current stimulation (tDCS) plus core stability on the knee kinematic and performance of the lower limb of the soccer players with dynamic knee valgus; two armed randomized clinical trial - Real and Sham Transcranial direct-current stimulation (tDCS) plus core stability on the knee kinematic and performance of the lower limb of the soccer players with dynamic knee valgus; two armed randomized clinical trial

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

JPRN

Registry ID

JPRN-UMIN000057181

Enrollment

Registered

2025-05-28

Start date

2025-03-15

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2026-06-29

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Pre- Post

Interventions

Players in group 1 performed an tDCS along with core stability exercises for 8 weeks Group 2 or sham only worked with the device turned off

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

Male

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Male gender Age range 18 to 25 years Having at least three years of experience in soccer having a normal body mass index (20 to 23) Existence of dynamic valgus during single leg landing test Absence of obvious abnormalities of the lower limbs (femoral anteversion, Genu valgum, Genu varum, tibial rotation and flat soles) No history of surgery in the trunk and lower limbs No history of permanent injury such as degenerative changes in the knee joint, chronic instability of the ankle, etc. Absence of anterior cruciate ligament injury Absence of lower limb injury in the past year Failure to attend the anterior cruciate ligament injury prevention program

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Absence in two consecutive sessions or three training sessions from the entire training program Reluctance to continue participating in exercises, Causing injury and pain during the training period or in sports activity

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Kinematic	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Performance	—

Countries

Asia(except Japan)

Contacts

Public ContactHadi Mohammadi Nia Samakosh

Kharazmi university Khu

shahramsamakosh92@yahoo989336487376

Outcome results

None listed

Source: JPRN (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Jul 3, 2026